Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Easy BLT Salad, a vibrant and satisfying dish perfect for any occasion. This salad features crispy Romaine lettuce, savory turkey bacon, fresh cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, and a blend of rich cheeses. Homemade croutons add a satisfying crunch while a creamy Ranch Dressing ties all the flavors together. Whether you’re serving it for lunch, dinner, or at your next gathering, this iconic American salad is sure to impress. Quick to prepare and easily customizable with your favorite ingredients, this BLT Salad is the ideal way to enjoy fresh veggies in a fun and tasty way.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 strips turkey bacon, chopped and cooked
- 4 cups Romaine lettuce, chopped (about 2 heads)
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
- 3/4 cup cheddar cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup Jack cheese, grated
- 2 cups croutons
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 green onion, roughly chopped
- 1 garlic clove, smashed and roughly chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup water
- Pinch of sea salt and cracked pepper
- 2 cups day old French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1–1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing by blending all dressing ingredients until smooth.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F for homemade croutons.
- Cut day-old French bread into cubes and toss with olive oil and garlic powder on a cookie sheet.
- Bake croutons for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- Cook turkey bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy.
- In a large bowl, combine chopped Romaine lettuce, bacon, cheeses, tomatoes, avocado chunks, and croutons; toss gently.
- Dress with Ranch Dressing just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking and Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg